“Game of Thrones” actor Finn Jones To Star In Marvel’s “Iron Fist”

“Game of Thrones” actor Finn Jones To Star In Marvel’s “Iron Fist”Posted by Wilson Morales

February 25, 2016

Source: EW

“Game of Thrones” actor Finn Jones will play the title character in Marvel and Netflix’s upcoming superhero series “Iron Fist,” reports EW.

Jones, who plays Ser Loras Tyrell on the HBO hit, will take on the role of the martial arts master in the upcoming Netflix series.

Iron Fist is set to be the fourth Marvel and Netflix collaboration, following Daredevil, Jessica Jones and the forthcoming Luke Cage. Scott Buck (Dexter) has been tapped as showrunner. All four series will lead into a “Defenders” mini-series.

In the comics Iron Fist is Daniel Rand, who at age of 9 travels with his family to a lost mystical city called K’un-L’un. After some tragic twists of fate, Rand is adopted by city’s ruler and taught advanced martial arts and the mystical power of the Iron Fist. As an adult, Rand returns to his native New York City and begins a career as a superhero.

Marvel’s description for the series is as follows –  “Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.”

Jones, who also appeared in films such as “The Last Showing” and “Sleeping Beauty,” is set next to appear in season 6 of “Game of Thrones.”